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On Tuesday, May 10, 2016, during the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Town Council, Mayor Alberto G. Santos issued a Proclamation designating May as Lupus Awareness Month in the Town of Kearny to educate the public about Lupus and the needs for research funding, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that will lead to a cure for this devastating illness that affects so many people.

Kearny, NJ – On Friday, May 6, 2016, the VFW Post 1302 held its annual ceremony honoring members of Kearny’s Police and Fire Department and numerous members of the community. Honorees received awards for their bravery and distinguished and extensive service to the community and were joined by their colleagues and families in honor and celebration of the occasion. Mayor Alberto G.

Kearny, NJ - The Town of Kearny held its 25th annual River Cleanup at Riverbank Park in Kearny on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Organized by 3rd Ward Councilwoman Carol Jean Doyle and co-sponsored by the Passaic Valley River Restoration Group, numerous volunteers showed up at the park’s Frank A.

Kearny, NJ – On Saturday, April 23, 2016, Council President Carol Jean Doyle, Councilwoman Marytrine De Castro and Councilman Albino Cardoso joined the Town’s Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) Committee and fellow TNR Committee members during a TNR Food Drive in support of the Town’s TNR program. The Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance 2014-44, Adopting a Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) Program, regulating outdoor cat colonies on November 12, 2014. The program, run by a six-member committee and a group o

On Saturday, April 16, 2016, Mayor Alberto Santos, Town Council members and Recreation Commissioners attended opening day ceremonies for the Kearny Softball Program at Veteran’s Memorial Field. This year, 175 children registered for participation in the softball program which is now in its 51st year as a Town of Kearny Recreation program. Local businesses and organizations are sponsoring 11 teams for children ages 4 through 12 and grades Pre-K through 8th. Parents and players joined Mayor

On Saturday, April 9, 2016, Mayor Alberto Santos, Town Council members and Recreation Commissioners attended opening day ceremonies for the Kearny Little League Baseball Program at Veteran’s Memorial Field. This year, 315 children registered for participation in the baseball program which is now in its 67th year as a Town of Kearny Recreation program. Local businesses and organizations are sponsoring 25 teams consisting of 12 little league teams, 9 minor league teams, and 5 tee-b

Kearny, NJ – On Tuesday, March 22, 2016, Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos and the Kearny Town Council held a swearing-in ceremony at Town Hall for eighteen newly hired firefighters of the Kearny Fire Department. Mayor Santos administered the oaths and Kearny Fire Chief Steve Dyl presented each new firefighter his fire badge.